Opus Dei

The young apostle John was so deeply moved by his first encounter with Jesus that he even remembers the exact time, Pope Francis said in his August 30 general audience, continuing his reflections on the virtue of hope.

After a summer break in July, Pope Francis returned to his reflections on the Christian virtue of hope, in his August 2 general audience.

“A friend isn’t just an acquaintance, someone you enjoy passing the time of day with. Friendship is something much deeper.” Some advice from Pope Francis on friendship.

Pope Francis is resting this summer by staying in the Vatican and preparing for upcoming meetings and a trip to Colombia in September.

"Let us pray that our brothers and sisters who have strayed from the faith, through our prayer and witness to the Gospel, may rediscover the beauty of the Christian life.” This is monthly intention of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network for July 2017.

During yesterday's general audience, Pope Francis explained the meaning of martyrdom. He said that Christians who decide to live their faith coherently should take into account Jesus' words: there will be persecutions.

In his June 21 general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the important role of the saints in the Church, and the need for "saints in everyday life."

Address given by Pope Francis before praying the Angelus on the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ.

Address given by Pope Francis before praying the Angelus on the feast of the Most Holy Trinity. “Mend your ways, heed my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace,” the Holy Father said, citing Saint Paul.

"Work is a friend of prayer; work is present every day in the Eucharist, whose gifts are the fruit of man’s land and work." Pope Francis answers 4 questions from a manager, a union representative, a manual worker, and an unemployed person, during his May 27 pastoral visit to Genoa.